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FAVORITE WEBSITES
Here is a list of links to my favorite websites.
COMPANIES
Johannes Michelsen
Learn how to turn a hat at a three day class in beautiful Vermont. I took this class and enjoyed every minute. Johannes makes the first ergonomic turning handle in three different sizes, coupled with this steel it's the best turning tool on the market. Ask Johannes about the 1 inch shallow bowl gouge made from this steel, dynamite tool and only available through him.
Bill Grumbine
Bill is a professional woodturner who has a few products I'm impressed with. First is his videos, Turned Bowls Made Easy will show how to turn a bowl from start to finish with easy to follow instructions. The second video will show you advanced techniques, both are very good. Bill also has a single point diamond wheel dresser for $75, this will true up your wheels better than any other style wheel dresser on the market. I use this all the time and wouldn't go back to a hand held dresser.
Monster Tool
Randy is known for his high-quality hollowing tools, rigs and tool rests. He now sells a 14 inch steel tube foam covered tool handle. I recently tried out the new handles and found the weight and balance is perfect on our 3/8 and 1/2 diameter tools, I'm impressed. Call Randy to find out more.
Conover Workshops
Ernie Conover is a highly published author in the woodworking field with seven books, four videos and hundreds of articles to his credit. When not writing, lecturing or consulting he is active in providing academic oversight and teaching at Conover Workshops—a craft school founded by the Conover family.
2008 course dates are now posted and enrollments are being accepted.
Vinces WoodNWonders
Vince has the best sanding disks I have ever used. They are non-loading with a tough flexible backing that last a long time. A pack of (50) 2-3/8 disks are only 10 bucks and the 3-3/8 disks are $11 You can't beat that!
Dave Peebles
Dave introduced a aluminum core vinyl wraped handle... at $35 it's worth a look.
Trent Bosch
Woodturning is the starting point to create his carvings and sculptures. He also sell his own handles.
TURNERS
Mark Kauder
Mark is know for his segmented work and a flawless finish.
Bill Neddow
Bill is a outstanding Canadian woodturner who's work is in galleries throughout Canada.
Tony Cortese
Tony does some beautiful relief carving on his woodturnings, take a look.
OTHER
Wood Central
A friendly woodworking forum. Be sure to check out the Turning forum. This is great site to ask questions and learn. See you there.
Woodworker Gallery
Let Mark Goodall design your web site. As a professional web designer Mark has created a place on the internet just for woodworkers. Finally we have someone who understands woodworking to help us out and the price... woodworkers don't gouge woodturners. Gather your information and call Mark, it's that easy.
Favorite all time song - Maynard Ferguson's MacArthur Park
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